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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,375

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $7,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,683

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelA3GLK
Trim2.0TGLK350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $34,600
Base Invoice $25,361 $32,178
Aluminum roof rails 500  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Navigation system 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
iPod integration -200 375
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,450
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
AWD 2,100 2,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,750
COMAND System   1,950
Lighting Package   970
Obstacle detection, rear   790
Heated front seats   740
Satellite radio   450
Aluminum roof rails 466  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Navigation system 1,860  
Convenience Package 1,186  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 669
iPod integration -186 349
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,348
6-speed automated manual 1,378  
AWD 1,951 1,860
Leather seating surfaces   1,628
COMAND System   1,814
Lighting Package   902
Obstacle detection, rear   735
Heated front seats   688
Satellite radio   418
Options (change) 11,230 11,195
Options (change) 10,447 10,411
Destination 875 875
Total Price $39,375 $46,670
Total Invoice $36,683 $43,464

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,123
Model Year20122010
ModelA3GLK
Trim2.0TGLK350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/50-19
Total Price$39,375$46,670
Adjustments for Features0-1,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,375$44,890
Total Invoice$36,683$43,464
Adjustments for Features0-1,658
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,683$41,806

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20122010
ModelA3GLK
Trim2.0TGLK350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor $50
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,090$5,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,658

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20122010
ModelA3GLK
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in108.5 in
Length168.7 in178.3 in
Width69.5 in72.4 in
Height56.0 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,479 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft354.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
COMAND System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62565%
Total Not Requested34035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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